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Weather & Climate in Palembang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palembang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 144.4 sq mi (374.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9167°N, 104.7458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jul 25, 2004 | 100 km SSE of Jambi City, Indonesia | M7.3 | 101 km | 582 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 27 km W of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.7 | 100 km | 181 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 24 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.7 | 96 km | 293 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 36 km NNE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.6 | 113 km | 297 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 33 km SSE of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 33 km | 46 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 58 km ENE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.5 | 116 km | 252 km |
| Aug 26, 1996 | 63 km N of Lahat, Indonesia | M4.2 | 139 km | 247 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 25 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.2 | 149 km | 249 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 36 km W of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.2 | 37 km | 401 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 99 km E of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.2 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 22 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.1 | 93 km | 35 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 63 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.1 | 148 km | 268 km |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 46 km NW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.0 | 99 km | 345 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 24 km NW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.0 | 81 km | 365 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 42 km W of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M3.9 | 116 km | 353 km |
| Jan 30, 1997 | 25 km NE of Lahat, Indonesia | M3.6 | 141 km | 150 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
Palembang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (3.9").